Chevy Chase-Ashland Park is home to 7,072 people in Lexington. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 93% ahead of the Lexington median. At a median age of 46.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Median home value sits at $689,733. Households take in $134,168 a year at the median, 63% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Chevy Chase-Ashland Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,072
Population density
4,273 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.65 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,168
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$86,152
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$689,733
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,351
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(6,364)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino6%(426)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other2.6%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(6,364)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino6%(426)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other2.6%(185)
Diversity Score
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky?
Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky has about 7,072 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky?
The typical household in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky earns about $134,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky expensive?
In Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $689,733, and the typical rent is about $1,351 a month.
How educated are people in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky?
About 78.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky?
About 6.3% of people in Chevy Chase-Ashland Park, Lexington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
